irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural irregularities
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
Recent Examples on the Web
The opposition has repeatedly decried the July election as fraudulent, pointing to widespread reports of electoral irregularities and government repression.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Deepfake detection tools use AI to spot subtle inconsistencies in manipulated media, like irregularities in facial movements or pixel artifacts that may escape human detection.
—Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Common Symptoms Women and men can have the same symptoms of digestive discomforts and irregularities.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
The auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reportedly uncovered irregularities or misstatements in Cinecittà’s financial statements.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Deepfake detection tools use AI to spot subtle inconsistencies in manipulated media, like irregularities in facial movements or pixel artifacts that may escape human detection.
—Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Common Symptoms Women and men can have the same symptoms of digestive discomforts and irregularities.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
The auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reportedly uncovered irregularities or misstatements in Cinecittà’s financial statements.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irregularity
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
2
: something (as dishonest conduct) that is irregular
3
Medical Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing
hormonal irregularities
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
Legal Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
plural irregularities
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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